Dan Duran - Making a Career Change to Personal Trainer

Dan Duran - Making a Career Change to Personal Trainer

Author: Pete McCall & Glassbox Media June 7, 2022 Duration: 1:02:05
Do you love going to the gym but dread going to your job? Are you interested in making a career change to help people change their lives? Have you ever thought about becoming a personal trainer but didn't know how? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then this episode is for you! Dan Duran is a vice-president for the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and he talks about how he went from a government job with a secure salary to working as a personal trainer, in his forties. Dan shares what motivated him to become a personal trainer and how we was able to match his previous salary doing a job that he absolutely loved. Learn all about how to become a fitness professional on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about how to become a personal trainer through the ISSA, visit their website: https://www.issaonline.com/ Yes, you can get great education content on Instagram, follow: @issaonline https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp Dynamic Anatomy This e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.  https://amzn.to/3XUZK7s Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how the right kind of movement can fundamentally change your relationship with getting older? Host Pete McCall, alongside Glassbox Media, digs into that very question on All About Fitness. This isn't about quick fixes or fleeting trends, but a deeper look at the science of sustaining a capable, resilient body through the years. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the researchers and innovators who are actually doing the work, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly makes a difference. You'll hear practical breakdowns on everything from interpreting new fitness studies to the real-world application of emerging equipment, all framed around long-term vitality. The focus here is on evidence-based strategies that address the cumulative effects of time and stress, offering actionable ways to build strength and enhance metabolic health at any stage of life. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to exercise that prioritizes understanding over hype, helping you make informed choices for your personal fitness journey.
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